Combination foundation garment



Oct. 27, 1931. H. w. FRIELAND 1,829,217 COMBINATION FOUNI JATION GARMENT 29,.1950 4 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed Sept.

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COMBINATION FOUNDATION GARMENT Filed Sept. 29, 1950 4 Sheets-Sheet 2 IN V EN TOR.

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Oct. 27, 1931. .H. w. FRIELAND 1,829,217

COMBINATION FOUNDATION GARMENT FiLed Sept. 29, 1930 4 Sheets-Sheet 3 IN VEN TOR.

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Oct. 27, 1931. H. w. FRIELAND COMBINATION FOUNDATI ON GARMENT Filed Sept. 29, 1930 4 Sheets-Sheet 4 IN VEN TOR. se /m elf/,- fivwfiaw,

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patented first 27 ll3il HARRY W. FRIELMD, F NEWARK, NEW JERSEY oortnrna'rron rounnerzon GAJ'R'FT'WW'IT Application filed September 29, 1930. Serial No. 485,254.

This invention relates to apparel and more 1 but due to its construction free movements particularly to an undergarment to be worn as a foundation for outer garments.

One object of the invention is to provide a garment of this character consisting of a corset brassiere, and abdomen support united to form a unitary structure.

Another object of the invention is to so construct the garment that each portion thereof may fit properly and function in a desired manner without interference by other portions of the garment.

Another object of the invention is to provide a foundation garment consisting of a number of elements of such shape and so assembled that the hips and diaphragm may be compressed and the bust well supported, thereby imparting smooth lines to a dress Worn over the garment and causing the dress to fit well and have a neat appearance.

Another object of the invention is to so assemble portions forming the garment that when the garment is worn, the wearer may move as freely as would be possible if separate garments were worn.

l/Vith these and other objects in view, my invention consists in the novel features of construction, combination and arrangement of parts as will be hereinafter referred to and more particularly pointed out in the specification and claims.

In the accompanying drawings forming a part of this application:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the garment;

Figure 2 is a front elevation showing upper and lower portions of the garment separated;

Figure 3 is a front elevation of the complete garment;

Figure 4: is a vertical sectional View looking towards the front of the garment;

Figure 5 is a rear view of the garment;

Figures 6, 7 and 8 are transverse sectional views taken respectively along the .lines 66., 77 and 8-8 of Figure 3.

This improved undergarment is to be worn as a foundation for a dress in order to impart a graceful outline to the figure and cause the dress to fit properly. When worn, it fits snugly about the person as shown in Figure are permitted and also a person wearing the garment can bend or lean over Without discomfort or causing the garment to move out of its proper position.

The body or corset forming portion consists of a front panel 1 and a rear panel 2 connected by side panels 8 and it should be noted that the front and rear panels are formed of satin or any other desired fabric whereas the side panels are of elastic fabric having rubber strands extending transversely thereof so that these panels may stretch transversely and cause the garment to fit snugly about the hips. There has also been provided an elastic insert 4 set into an upwardly tapered recess formed in the lower end of the front panel and exerting transverse pull to cause the garment to fit properly at the front and prevent danger of tearing. When the side edges of the front and rear panels are seamed to the front and rear edges of the side panels, the resulting structure or body portion of the arment resembles a girdle or short corset an serves as such'when the garment is worn but it should be noted that it differs from a girdle of an ordinary construction since the front and rear panels project upwardly above the side panels and the front panel is tapered intermediate its Width to form a supporting tongue 5. A slit is formed in the rear panel from its upper edge as shown in Figure 5 in order that the garment may be easily put on and along opposite edges of this slit are secured hooks and eyes 6 and 7 or equivalent fasteners. If so desired, the rear panel may be formed of separate strips of material seamed together beneath the slit.

The brassiere has a front section 8 and side sections 9 each of which is formed of fabric similar to that used for the panels 1 and 2. The side sections 9 are seamed to the side panels 8 and side edges of the upper portion of the rear panel 2 and front edges of the sections 9 below the front section 8 are seamed to side ed es of the projecting upper portion of the front panel 1. The front section ta ers upwardly intermediate its width to orm a tongue or extension I panels 1 and 10 corresponding to the extension5 and these extensions have their upper ends sewed together and overlapped by a binding 11 which extends entirely about the upper edge of the garment as a finish and reinforcement and bridges upper portions of recesses defined by the tapered extension 10 and arcuately cut upper front corner portions of the side sections 9. To the margins of these recesses and the bridging portions of the binding are sefrom the front ends of the shoulder straps to the lower edges of the pockets in order to prevent danger of tearing the pockets.

In order to support and compress the diaphragm, there has been provided a panel 15 formed of fabric similar to that used for the 2. This panel extends from the upper endof the insert a to the bottom of the tongue 5 and has its side edges secured in the seams connecting the front sections of the girdle and brassiere to the side sections thereof. The lower edge of the panel is free from the girdle for its full width but its upper edge is sewed to the front section of the brassiere from the base of the extension 5 e to the side edges of the section 8. Braces 16 extend longitudinally of the panel 15 in transverse spaced relation to each other and terminate in spaced relation to the lower end thereof-so that while they may brace the abdomen, they will not interfere when sitting or leaning over.

When the garmentis worn it is secured at the back and the straps 13 engage over the shoulders. The girdleor body portion fits snugly about the hips and waist and the bust is received in the pockets 14 of the brassiere. The tongues'or extensions 5 and 8 fit between the breasts and cause them to be' held in place and well supported in the pockets and since the shoulder straps are elastic, the up.-

' per portions of the pockets will be held up and prevented from gapping. Pull exerted by the elastic side panels 3 not only causes the girdle to fit snugly to provide the figure with smooth lines, but also exerts pull upon the panel 15 and causes the abdomen to be compressed and held in proper position. In

view of the fact that the lower edge "of thebrassiere is free from the front panel of the girdle, binding action does not take place and a person wearing the garment may move freely without interference or discomfort.

From the foregoing description of the conis claimed is:

1. A. foundation garment comprising a body constituting a girdle, and having front and rear panels connected by side panels, the front and rear panels projecting upwardly above the-side panels, a brassiere having a front section overlying the upper portion of the front panel and side sections secured to side edges of the upper portion of the rear panel and extending downwardly and secured to upper edges of the side panels, the brassiere being provided with forwardly projecting bust receiving pockets, and the front panel having its upper end secured to the upper edge of the front section. between said pockets.

2. A foundation garment comprising a body constituting a girdle, and having front and rear panels connected by side panels, the front and rear panels projecting upwardly above the side panels, a brassiere having a 7 front section overlying the upper portion of the front panel and side sections secured to slde edges of the upper portion of the rear panel and extending downwardly and cured to upper edges of the side panels, the front and side sections of the brassiere having adjoining portions cut from their upper edges to formr'ecesses, bust receiving pockets having edges secured to margins of the recesses, the upper portion ofthe front panel conforming to the shape of the front section to provide a tongue havin its upper end secured to the upper edge 0 the brassiere between the pockets. 1

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sei 3. A foundation garment comprising a body constituting a girdle, and having front and rear panels connected by side panels, the front and rear panels projecting upwardly above-the side panels, a brassiere having a front section overlying the upper portion of the front panel and side sections secured to side edges of the upper portion of the rear panel and extending downwardly and secured to upper edges of the side panels, the front and side sections of the brassiere having adjoining portionscut from their 11- per edges to form recesses, bust receiving poc ets having edges secured to margins of the recesses, the upper portion of the front panel conforming to the shape of the front section to provlde a tongue having itseupper and 89 cured to the upper edge of the brassiere between the pockets and a panel to support the diaphragm secured to side edges of the front panel and to the upper edge thereof at opposite sides of the tongue.

4. A foundation garment comprising a body constituting a girdle and havin its front portion extending upwardly, a rassiere attached to side and rear portions of w said body and having its front portion extending across the front portion of the body with its lower edge free from the same, the front portion of said body being reduced in width to form an extension extending upwardly back of the'brassiere and having its upper end secured to the upper edge thereof, and apanel to support and compress the abdomen appliedback of the front portion of the body and having its side edges attached go thereto.

5. A foundation garment comprising a' bodyconstituting a girdle and having its front and rear portions extending upwardly, a brassiere attached to side and rear portions of said body and having its front portions extending across the front portion of the body with its lower edge free from the same, the front'por'tion of said body being reduced in width from its sides to form a so tapered extension extending upwardly back of the front portion of the brassiere and having its u per end secured to the upper edge thereo and a panel to support and compress the abdomen attached along its side 53' edges to the body and having end ortions of its upper edge secured to the b0 y at opposite sides of the base of the tapered extension and its intermediate portion free.

6, A foundation garment comprising a 4|) body constituting a girdle and having its front portion extended upwardly, a brassiere attached to side and rear portions of said body and having its front portion overlap ing the front portion of the bod with its ower edge free from the same, t 6 up- KvTrardly extending front portion of said body being reduced in width from its sides to form a tapered extension extending upwardly back of the brassiere and having its upper end 59' secured to the upper edge thereof, and pockets carried by the brassiere and projecting forwardly at opposite sides of the tapere front extension of the body, the portion of the brassiere between the pockets conforming substantiall to the contour of the extension of the ody. In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

L V HARRY W. FRIE'LAND. 

